We are at our children’s home in Calgary as I write this column. Winter arrived Saturday night and seems intent on staying for a few days. When we travel, the electronics come with us. I have a computer. My wife has a computer. My Android watch and our cell phones […]
Features
DID YOU KNOW? ‘Tis the season for spooky creatures to appear, but with it fast approaching, don’t you fear! Though friendly ghosts will soon fill the air … safety’s a thing we must constantly share! Hallowe’en can be an exciting time for children, but the thrill of costumes and treats […]
I am hoping that everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Now, after three days of eating, visiting it is time to get back to business. I was able to get my cows and calves home on Friday night. They will come for hay and this time of the year and […]
The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary Fall Tea and Bazaar is set to go October 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. This fun-filled event takes place at the Emo Legion. Bake tables, craft table, white elephant table and draws all make the day an enjoyable event. Admission is $5. Money raised goes […]
I am willing to assert that not many of us know the name of Elizabeth Ware Packard or the change she brought about during her life. In these times of the erosion of human rights, including women’s rights, her efforts are even more poignant. Elizabeth was born in 1816 in […]
EVENTS CALENDAR THE BARGAIN SHOP’S “Together We Care” THANKSGIVING FOOD Drive is on Sept 25 thru Oct 9th in support of clients at The Salvation Army Food Bank. Your purchase of a non-perishable food item or cash donation at The Bargain Shop will help to restock the Pantry shelves for […]
It was a wonderful October weekend — perhaps a fitting close to summer. This coming weekend marks Canada’s Thanksgiving, a time to pause and appreciate all that we have across the district. It may well have been the best year ever for corn; we’re still enjoying sweet cobs from the […]
1962-2025 Dan Galloway, age 63 of Arcola, Sask., passed away Tuesday night, September 23, 2025, at the Arcola Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Exeter, Ontario, on June 17, 1962, Dan impacted the lives of those around him with his work ethic, generosity, loyalty and unwavering […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Jonathan “Jon” Mainville, 46, of Couchiching FN announces his sudden passing on September 27, 2025. Jon was born October 6, 1978, in Fort Frances to the late Patricia Friday and the late Steven Mainville Sr. Jon was a kind and […]
The family of Keith Gordon Munro announce his passing on October 4, 2025. Keith passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born on Feb 6, 1947, at La Verendrye Hospital to James & Mary Ellen Munro. Left to cherish Keith’s memory is his son Cory Munro […]
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Krista Lee Pruys, who lived fully from September 27, 1974, to September 27, 2025. Krista was a remarkable soul who lit up the room with her beautiful smile, and she made lasting friends wherever she went. She embraced […]
It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Beau Van Drunen. Beau unexpectedly departed this life in Sioux Lookout on September 26, 2025 at the age of 22. Born May 13, 2003, to Myrna and Greg Van Drunen in Fort Frances, Ont. […]
